Eddy Merckx MX Leader

For connoisseurs of fine bicycles, Eddy Merckx’s MX Leader is one of the most highly sought-after frames. The iconic chevrons on the back of those seat stays can arouse more frenzied excitement in some fans than expensively detailed hosiery. While they’re usually equipped with Dura-Ace or Record, this Leader is bedecked with the rare Swiss Edco Competition groupset.

Edco began producing bicycles components in 1900 but disappeared into obscurity during the 80s, a result of both Shimano’s affordability and Campagnolo’s exclusivity. Edco actually manufactured only the bottom bracket, hubs, headset and cranks of their Competition group: the derailleurs were re-badged Simplex models, and a later edition included Magura’s hydraulic rim brakes, seen here.

As evidenced by his name on the top tube, this model belonged to a pro racer by the name of Thomas Wegmüller, who rode for the Weinmann / Eddy Merckx team in 1991 before moving to Lotus / Festina in 1992. His MX Leader was perfectly captured by Givanni Pirajno, a commercial photographer living in Switzerland with a penchant for classic European racing bicycles — always a good combination.

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Adrian Salter

What’s that group set,does anyone know where I can buy one,I’ve old Giant Cadex it will look so cool on.

some1s_lucky

Read the article, It’s all in there. Buy one, I hope you own a bank!

http://www.facebook.com/matthiasbonjour Matthias Bonjour

That edco group is killer! So want!

the prof

some type of shifters on the brakes???

http://www.facebook.com/dimypap Dim-itri’os Ev-angelos Pap’the

are those brakes really hydraulic.???. 😮 😮 😮 . i didn’t really think much of it at first sight when i opened the link for this bike , but then on 2nd look noticing the EDCO componentry … what a blast.!. what a discovery for me.!. amazing.!. got a star from me…

Evan Hu

The derailleur is a re-badged Sachs-Huret ARIS. Fichtel & Sachs bought Huret and then were themselves acquired by SRAM. ARIS was their indexIng system response to Shimano. I’ve never seen those wacky/cool hydraulic brifters until now! Does anyone know anything about them?